Excellent
#216 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 9% in state
Maple Place Middle School
Middle School · Oceanport School District · Oceanport, NJ
An Oceanport School District middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
MAPLE PLACE 2 MAPLE PLACE, Oceanport, NJ 07757
- Math 60% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maple Place Middle School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 70% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 47 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Maple Place Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average421/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oceanport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$156,196
Median home value
$685,800
Median rent
$1,310/mo
College educated
51.6%
Homeownership
93.5%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07757; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Antonides SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Long Branch Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 1,122 | Compare → |
| Bet Yaakov of the Jersey ShorePrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–11 | 2.3 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Markham Place SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 5–8 | 2.3 mi | 320 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oceanport School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $29,120NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maple Place Middle School is listed in Oceanport School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maple Place Middle School
Maple Place Middle School is a public middle school in Oceanport, NJ, part of Oceanport School District, serving approximately 273 students in grades 5th-8th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #216 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maple Place Middle School
What grades does Maple Place Middle School serve?
Maple Place Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Maple Place Middle School?
Maple Place Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Place Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Place Middle School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maple Place Middle School rank in NJ?
Maple Place Middle School ranks #216 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Maple Place Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maple Place Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Maple Place Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maple Place Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Maple Place Middle School a charter school?
No, Maple Place Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maple Place Middle School a Title I school?
No, Maple Place Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maple Place Middle School?
5.5% of students at Maple Place Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.5%
- Phone
- (732) 229-0267
- Area population (ZIP 07757)
- 6,130
- Area median age
- 48.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07757; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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